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Professional Development

The Office of Student Access & Success invites you to engage with university and industry professionals to compliment your Worlds Ahead education. Long-term success in life rests in one’s ability to stand apart from the crowd.

Follow the links below to register. Seating is limited.

BUILDING & LEAVING A LASTING IMPRESSION WITH YOUR PROFESSOR

September 5, 2018 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | GC-314 | Dr. Antoinette Smith | Click here to register
Discover the tips and tricks of standing out from the crowd. Learn everyday practices that lead to success, get tips on exclusive, unconventional action planning, learn the art of relationship strengthening and how to develop the best balance of the personal and professional you.

ONWARD & UPWARD: PREPARING FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL

September 18, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | GC-288 | Dr. Sonja Montas-Hunter | Click here to register
This presentation will focus on the rationale behind pursuing a graduate education, the different types of graduate programs, and the best strategies for getting into and succeeding in the graduate program of your choice.

WORK IT OUT: HOW TO MANAGE CONFLICT WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY

October 1, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | PC-447 | Amanda Torres Ogisi | Click here to register
This presentation is meant to give students basic knowledge on how to deal with conflict. Students will learn how to understand conflict, explore differing points of views, learn new ways to approach conflict, and how to access appropriate resources.

$MART FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

October 18, 2018 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | CBC-142 | Lupe Casanova | Click here to register
This session will explore the basics of banking, where to get started with a banking relationship, the importance of keeping track of your money, budgeting and saving, credit management, avoiding debt, and protecting your identity.

MASTERING STRESS MANAGEMENT

November 15, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | CBC-254 | Angela Martinez | Click here to register
In this workshop, we will discuss ways to recognize and reduce physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral signs and symptoms of stress, At the end, there will be an exercise on how to reduce stress.